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5.3 Training of users and specialized personnel
To ensure a proper cleaning and disinfecting procedure, we recommend you to
appropriately train all users and specialized personnel involved. The following points must
be respected:
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Make sure the bed does not get soiled or contaminated during transport to the patient’s
house.
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In case of disassembly of the bed, it is necessary to immediately clean and disinfect it by
scrubbing. The personnel must be informed about the correct cleaning and disinfecting
procedure and carry out his/her necessary treatment properly (according to the steps of
the procedure notified by the owner). The disinfectant used must be suitable for the
treated surface.
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For this operation the specialized personnel shall be provided with waterproof disposable
gloves and aprons.
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For the treatment only clean cloths should be used which must then be taken to be
washed.
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After the treatment the personnel should disinfect their hands before leaving the place
to go somewhere else. The qualified personnel must be equipped with a disinfectant with
dispenser.
Cleaning of the bed directly on site has the advantage that the bed and/or none of its
parts can get "soiled" when then transported in the same vehicle with other clean beds. It
prevents potentially infectious germs located in the bed frame from spreading around.
These recommendations will help to prevent nosocomial infections. If the beds are not
immediately reused, they should be stored away with a cover to protect from dust and
accidental contamination.
5.4 Detergents and disinfectants
Make sure to follow the recommendations listed below to maintain the bed functionality as
long as possible:
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All surfaces must be intact and any damages must be immediately eliminated.
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We recommend using a method of disinfection (wet) by scrubbing. The detergent should
not be aggressive (not harmful for the skin and for surfaces) and it must be ecological. In
general you can use a household detergent.
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To clean and disinfect the painted metal parts use a damp cloth with a common non
aggressive mild household detergent.
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The disinfectant for scrubbing the bed must be chosen from among those recommended
(in the indicated concentration).
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Despite the mechanical strength of the bed it is necessary to remove any scratches and
dents in the paint with special repair kits in order to prevent moisture penetration.
Never use abrasive clearing products and stainless steel cleaners containing
solvents or clearing pads, to avoid damaging the bed surface.
Note – Aldehyde-based disinfectants normally cover a wide action range and
are ecological. However, they are potentially allergenic and irritating. Glucoprotamina
preparations do not present this problem and are very effective even though in most cases
they are quite expensive. Disinfectants based on chlorine splitting compounds can have a
